This lemon cream is similar to lemon curd but smoother and quite possibly more delicious.
Ryon’s brother and family left this week. They were here for 8ish days and it was just no stop while they were here. The kids played all day and we did a bunch of tourist-y things together. We went to the beach twice, we went to the aquarium, we toured the Lexington, we went to San Antonio for the day, we had Avery’s birthday party. I absolutely loved having them here. It was nice to have a big group of people to cook for too. But the day they left, I powered down. I woke up super early to see them off, went back to bed and stayed in bed the entire day.
Well, not the ENTIRE day. I took the kids to school and picked them up. And fed them. And that’s about it.
And then I started thinking about my mommas birthday that was in a few days. I got her a small present but she wanted to go shopping without the kids for her birthday. Well, helllllo, I can’t say no to that! Ryon watched the kiddos Saturday morning and we headed off to shop the day away.
We started at World Market and OHMYGAH it was so nice to be able to shop without having to ask the kids to be quiet, or put back things they grabbed or take 134353 bathroom breaks just so they can get out of the cart for a hot minute. We were actually able to LOOK AT STUFF. It was nice and I enjoyed every.single.minute.
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We headed to another store and as soon as I walked in the door I was annoyed. The store was packed with people. And kids. So many babies. I made the best of it and browsed around a bit. I grabbed a few things to try on and then went and stood in line for the dressing rooms. A line. To try on clothes. I just shook my head and sucked it up. And then I became even more annoyed when the ladies already in the dressing rooms started using the sales people as personal shoppers. Even the sales lady was annoyed. Oh and of course there was a tired baby crying behind me. [Not that I mind crying babies. I actually wanted to scoop him up and rock him to sleep right there. In the dressing room line.]
After what seemed like an hour [see 15 minutes maybe] I was finally able to snag a dressing room. And nothing fit right. I was ready to toss in the towel and just head home.
I did end up with a pair of shoes that I’m not telling Ryon about [love youuuu] and my mom got a bunch of new clothes. And two new pairs of shoes. And we may have matching shoes now, but that’s totally acceptable right? To have the same shoes as your mom? You really don’t have to answer that. I know the answer. I’m getting old.
We ended up ordering in some food for dinner and had cake after. Ryley helped nemaw [see: how my kids say grandma] blow out her candles and we all went home and to bed early. And you know what my mom got for her birthday? A bike. One of those cool old school cruiser bikes. She has been wanting one for awhile now and we found one that was on sale. And guess what she says I need for mother’s day? THE SAME BIKE. Maybe we can wear our new shoes while riding our matching bikes. Then we can come home, have a cup of tea and watch Murder She Wrote. I’m actually ok with that whole scenario.
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup of sugar
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- ⅓ cup of lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- ice for cooling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Whip together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy and a pale yellow.
- Mix in the lemon zest and the lemon juice.
- Make a double boiler by placing two similar sized saucepans on top of each other. The bottom pan should have a few inches of water. Bring to a boil and place the saucepan with the lemon mixture on top.
- Cook the lemon mixture, whisking often, until it starts to thicken and becomes pudding like. About 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Mix in the butter and place the pan/bowl in an ice bath to allow the mixture to thicken.
- When slightly cooled, fold in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
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Sounds like you needed the break with your mom!!! Even fun is exhausting!!! I went shopping a few years ago with my MIL and I found I purse that I loved…she loved it too and bought the identical purse!! I love to be “twins” with her! My mom used to buy the same things I did and I find that my daughters influence my choices as well. I think it is a way to reinforce our connection with those we love!
That’s a great way to look at it! Love it!
I can’t wait to try the recipe….and my mom and I have several pairs of the same shoes. 😉
Haha! That’s awesome Beth! We do too, but this was the first time we bought the same shoes at the same time. lol. Hope you enjoy the lemon cream!
Whooooa, I need this now! I love lemon curd and I love heavy whipping cream so this is perfect!!
Oh yes.. it’s the best! So smooth and creamy!
Shopping kidless is the best! I love world market!
Loving this lemon cream!
I agree.. it’s the best! I miss them a bit though. Just a bit 🙂
Oh gosh! Quite the day! Now you have me thinking about browsing world market online.. too bad I don’t have a real store to go to!
Oh boo!! World Market is the best! I love browsing the store. Hope you can find some deals online though 🙂
I love lemon! I would probably put this on everything! 😉
haha! I did! 😀
Oh wow, must try this out, it looks so delicious! (PS it’s totally cool to have the same shoes as your mom!)
haha!! Thanks Andi! I was worried about the shoes! 😀
Oh my gosh, sounds like you and your mom had a blast! And HOW COOL that she got one of those old school bikes! I think they are so cute. You should totally get one to match. 🙂 And this lemon cream! I want to slather this on a big ole stack of pancakes!
It was a great birthday for sure! I do have a matching bike.. haha! It was an early mothers day gift 🙂
GIRL!!! I wanna eat this lemon cream on everything!!!!
It’s good. I’ve tried it.. on everything! haha!
This recipe looks amazing! I could see myself using it to dip fruit in or drizzle it on a slice of pound cake. Mmm!
mmm.. that sounds wonderful!
I’m a nut for anything lemon and this sounds great! Tell me, do you whip the cream and then fold into the rest or is the cream in liquid form? Thanks Bev
Nope – no whipping. Just fold it into the lemon mixture. Hope you enjoy Beverley!
I love this recipe! My sons 7th birthday party is tomorrow and I’m filling the middle of a double decker white/butter cake with this, just doubled the recipe. Super excited! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hoooray! I hope everyone enjoys it! If you get a chance – send me a picture of the cake! I would love to see it! Email me at thegrantlife@yahoo.com 🙂
How much does this recipe make because I would most likely double it. Thank you.
I believe it made a little over 8 ounces of lemon cream.
Holy YUM! Made this for our lemon poppyseed pancakes this morning and it was delicious! I couldn’t stop licking the spoon. Thanks for the recipe.
Yay!! So glad to hear it!!
Getting old my tuchis. When your kids are looking forward to a day free of their kids to take you shopping, then you can >think< you're getting old, maybe. Going to try this later today since I have a bag of fresh Costco lemons in the cold drawer.
Hope you enjoy!
This looks so perfect to pair with a scone! Love lemon anything, so I’m all about this!!
Thanks Eden! It would be great on a scone!
This recipe sounds so yummy! May have to give it a try…make some pancakes and use Lemon Cream instead of syrup (although I do LUV my pure maple syrup!). However, that won’t happen today. I’m a Fibromite & have been down for a few days due to storms in the area (and some very loud thunder booms to close to home!)…but I’m on the mend. Need to get the kitchen in order & work on laundry and then it’s pancakes & Lemon Cream! YUM-O!
It’s perfect on pancakes! So glad you are on the mend as well! Hope you enjoy the recipe Anna!
Have to try your Lemon Cream! Someone I know loves all things Lemon! p.s. love your moments with your Mom… I lost mine as a young girl… just saying?
Hope you enjoy Mary! And yes, moments with my mom are invaluable!
This looks wonderful. Do you have a recipe for raspberry cream??????
I do not, yet! I will see what I can come up with soon.
G’day Kelley,
saying hi from down under (Sydney, Australia).
your recipe sounds delish and looks easier to make than lemon curd.
loved reading about your mum and daughter shopping day. my sister and I have days like that with our mum, she’s in her early 80’s and every moment we spend with her is treasured.
regards Rita
Hi Rita! I like the consistency of the lemon cream over lemon curd. And I agree – every moment together with family should be treasured! Tell your mum hello from Texas for me!
This stuff is great! I may try whipping the cream until stiff before folding it in as a pie filling. It is amazing as it is though!
SO glad you liked it Melanie! Let me know how it turns out as a pie filling! (Great idea!)
So, no mention of scones here. I’m hoping they will be good with scones for my tea parties. Must admit I got teary-eyed about the mom part. Just got to spend 10 days visiting my young adult daughter who lives across the country. Haven’t seen my own mom in a couple of years due to circumstances and am looking forward to seeing her soon. I so miss those moments with my mom and daughters. Sometimes we just call and have tea together over the phone.
Lemon cream, scones and tea will be great for those mother-daughter moments.
I bet it goes great with scones Tatia! I hope you enjoy the lemon cream and the time with family! 🙂